{"id":22652,"date":"2025-10-01T05:33:27","date_gmt":"2025-10-01T05:33:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jazl.com.sa\/how-to-issue-a-private-driver-visa-and-the-basic-steps-to-obtain-it\/"},"modified":"2026-03-30T13:45:32","modified_gmt":"2026-03-30T13:45:32","slug":"how-to-issue-a-private-driver-visa-and-the-basic-steps-to-obtain-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jazl.com.sa\/en\/how-to-issue-a-private-driver-visa-and-the-basic-steps-to-obtain-it\/","title":{"rendered":"How to issue a private driver visa and the basic steps to obtain it"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Obtaining a private driver visa is one of the necessary services provided by the government to those wishing to hire a driver for assistance, through the Musaned electronic platform, which has made it much easier for individuals. Here we explain to you how to issue a private driver visa and the basic steps to obtain it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>Steps to obtain a private driver visa<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can obtain a visa<\/span><b>Follow these steps:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Log in to the platform<a href=\"https:\/\/musaned.com.sa\/ar\/home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Supports<\/a>.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From the main menu choose \u201cVisas\u201d.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You will see three options, choose \u201cDomestic Worker Visa\u201d.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enter the required data.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The terms and conditions will appear to you, read them carefully, then click \u201cProceed to pay\u201d.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose the payment method that suits you, then click \u201cPayment\u201d.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thus, you have completed the steps for obtaining the visa and you can view the application details to ensure that there are no errors.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>Documents required to obtain a driver visa<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A set of important documents must be available to obtain a private driver visa, and<\/span><b>Here is a statement of these documents:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A copy of the national ID of the citizen and the residence permit of the resident.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A bank certificate or balance certificate to prove financial capacity.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The driver&#8217;s passport must be valid.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A valid driver\u2019s license from the driver\u2019s country.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Read also:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/jazl.com.sa\/%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%b3%d8%a7%d8%a6%d9%82-%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%ae%d8%a7%d8%b5-%d9%83%d9%84-%d9%85%d8%a7-%d8%aa%d8%b1%d9%8a%d8%af-%d9%85%d8%b9%d8%b1%d9%81%d8%aa%d9%87\/\">Everything you need to know about your private driver<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>Conditions for obtaining a private driver visa<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are basic conditions in order to obtain a visa<\/span><b>Which are:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The driver must not be less than 25 years old.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Proof of the employer&#8217;s financial capacity.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are no traffic or criminal violations in the driver\u2019s file.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>Fees for obtaining a private driver visa<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The fee for obtaining a private driver visa in Saudi Arabia is 2000 Saudi riyals, not including electronic services, which cost 172.5 Saudi riyals, and it is paid through the Musaned or Sadad platform.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>\u00a0Reasons for refusal to obtain a visa<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are reasons for which a visa may be refused<\/span><b>Which are:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The required documents are incomplete or do not match other documents due to incorrect data.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Passport expiration.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The presence of previous complaints or violations against the sponsor.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The visa will be refused if there is a previously submitted application that has not been completed.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>Important tips for obtaining a private driver visa in Saudi Arabia<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are the most important tips that must be followed to obtain a private driver visa so that there are no obstacles:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose a recruitment office that is authenticated and authorized by<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hrsd.gov.sa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ministry of Human Resources<\/a>.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ensure that all necessary conditions are met to obtain a private driver visa.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">View the driver\u2019s file, read his CV, and find out if he has any violations.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pay fees through Musaned\u2019s electronic payment methods so as not to be exposed to fraud.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ensuring the driver&#8217;s safety and free of diseases that hinder his work.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Read also:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/jazl.com.sa\/%d9%86%d9%82%d9%84-%d9%83%d9%81%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%a9-%d8%b3%d8%a7%d8%a6%d9%82-%d8%ae%d8%a7%d8%b5\/\">Transfer sponsorship of a private driver<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>Frequently asked questions<\/b><\/h2>\n<h3><b>How long does it take to obtain a private driver visa?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The process of obtaining a private driver visa in Saudi Arabia takes only one day, and the visa may take 3 days to be activated.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>What is the salary of a private driver in Saudi Arabia?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The salary of a private driver in Saudi Arabia ranges between 1,200 Saudi riyals to 1,800 Saudi riyals, and the salary may vary by increase or decrease depending on the experience and skills of each driver.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>What are the terms of the private driver contract?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The private driver contract stipulates the following:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The salary must be agreed upon between the two parties, specifying vacations and the number of working hours.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The contract should include a trial period, which is the first three months.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Determine the duration of the contract.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Determine the driver\u2019s type of work, with a commitment not to give him additional work that is beyond his desire.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>How can I apply for a private driver?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can apply for a private driver through the Musaned platform in simple steps:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Log in to the Musaned platform.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Select the request to issue a private driver visa.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Upload the required documents and data.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Payment of fees.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Agree to the terms and conditions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Follow up on the application until it is approved.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>How many private drivers can I sponsor?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One person can sponsor only two drivers in Saudi Arabia.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Obtaining a private driver visa has become an easy matter thanks to the digital services introduced by the government in the Kingdom to meet the needs of individuals.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now you can<a href=\"https:\/\/jazl.com.sa\/contact-us\/\">Contact the Gazelle office<\/a>Get a private driver who meets all your daily transportation needs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now enjoy a safe and reliable recruitment experience with Jazl Office.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Obtaining a private driver visa is one of the necessary services provided by the government to those wishing to hire a driver for assistance, through the Musaned electronic platform, which has made it much easier for individuals. 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